Article that summarizes the Insight Hybrid system

ericbecky · 02-26-2013, 10:52 AM

While doing some research I came across this article that explains the Honda Insight hybrid system.

Good descriptions with labled photos.

Let's Clear the Air
By Mark Schmidt
National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC)
NAFTC eNews | West Virginia University

Enjoy!

AbCaRed00 · 02-26-2013, 11:30 AM

Thanks, Good overview overall.

small error in units: "(MCM) commands the engine to spin at 1000 revolutions per second."

Blue-Civic-Hybrid · 02-26-2013, 01:51 PM

Very nice read! Thanks for sharing!

Mario · 02-26-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AbCaRed00

Thanks, Good overview overall.

small error in units: "(MCM) commands the engine to spin at 1000 revolutions per second."

What, is 60,000 RPM too high for ya? Casual.

TimHadland · 02-26-2013, 03:50 PM

Good article, thanks.
I also looked at the Prius ones, having looked at these cars before buying my insight. I felt the insight was overall more innovative.
Heres something I expect youve all seen already:

Honda IMA Integrated Motor Assist - YouTube

jime · 02-26-2013, 05:10 PM

Thanks, I enjoyed that very much.

eq1 · 02-27-2013, 05:28 AM

Anyone have a link to that cool gen1 Insight promo video that was in Japanese - 'personal hybrid-IMA-o-san'?

AbCaRed00 · 02-27-2013, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by eq1

Anyone have a link to that cool gen1 Insight promo video that was in Japanese - 'personal hybrid-IMA-o-san'?

The Japanese technical video [this one corrected for screen ratio] from a youtube version is stored as google.doc.mp4 here:
"1999 Video Catalog ZE1 Honda Insight" JAPANESE ホンダインサイト ZE1 ビデオカタログ.mp4
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fwiw: Auto translation [beta]Japanese to Engish captions are available on the original youtube version. /watch?v=5LymWICT0ZY [wide screen ratio] turn on caption, select language etc. [beta!]
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Here's a short tv ad in Japanese featuring :
1999 HONDA AD insight e-Tech JAPANESE ホンダインサイト 35km.mp4
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fwiw: Searching for "ZE1" brings up lots of stuff as that's how they tag our vehicle.

eq1 · 02-27-2013, 07:28 AM

Thanks! Some of the same 'technical' footage as the other video, though this one has some nice driving shots...

AbCaRed00 · 02-27-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by eq1

Thanks! Some of the same 'technical' footage as the other video, though this one has some nice driving shots...

Here's a WSU Auto Tech Dept Training video as part of an Advanced Vehicle degree program.

Honda Civic 2003 Hybrid High Voltage System Operation - YouTube